Wisconsin Lease Agreement 2025

What’s Included in Wisconsin Lease Forms

Updated August 16, 2024

A residential lease agreement in Wisconsin is a vital legal document that clearly defines rental terms, payment details, property rules, and the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. It protects the landlord's interests while ensuring compliance with Wisconsin laws.

Our form includes:

Disclosure
Landlord's Name and Address <p>Landlords must disclose to tenants, in writing and before entering into a rental agreement, the name and address of the person or persons authorized to collect rent, manage, and maintain the premises, and who can readily be contacted by the tenant.</p>	Landlord's Name and Address	Landlords must disclose to tenants, in writing and before entering into a rental agreement, the name and address of the person or persons authorized to collect rent, manage, and maintain the premises, and who can readily be contacted by the tenant.
Lead Paint - Know Presence <p>Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.</p>	Lead Paint - Know Presence	Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.
Lead Paint - No Know Presence <p>Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.</p>	Lead Paint - No Know Presence	Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.
Condition of the Premises <p>Landlords are required to deliver the premises in a habitable condition, complying with applicable housing codes, and to maintain the property to ensure it remains safe and fit for occupancy throughout the tenancy.</p>	Condition of the Premises	Landlords are required to deliver the premises in a habitable condition, complying with applicable housing codes, and to maintain the property to ensure it remains safe and fit for occupancy throughout the tenancy.
Late/Returned Fees <p>Wisconsin law does not specify a maximum allowable late fee. However, any charges for late rent payments must be reasonable and clearly outlined in the rental agreement. </p>	Late/Returned Fees	Wisconsin law does not specify a maximum allowable late fee. However, any charges for late rent payments must be reasonable and clearly outlined in the rental agreement.
Mold Disclosure <p>Wisconsin law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.</p>	Mold Disclosure	Wisconsin law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.
Non-Refundable Fees <p>Landlords must clearly state any non-refundable fees in the rental agreement. This includes fees such as cleaning charges or pet fees. Transparency regarding these fees helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that tenants are fully informed about the financial obligations associated with the tenancy.</p>	Non-Refundable Fees	Landlords must clearly state any non-refundable fees in the rental agreement. This includes fees such as cleaning charges or pet fees. Transparency regarding these fees helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that tenants are fully informed about the financial obligations associated with the tenancy.
Smoking <p>Landlords are encouraged to specify smoking policies within the lease agreement, indicating whether smoking is permitted on the premises and, if so, any restrictions or designated areas.</p>	Smoking	Landlords are encouraged to specify smoking policies within the lease agreement, indicating whether smoking is permitted on the premises and, if so, any restrictions or designated areas.
Security Deposit Disclosure <p>Wisconsin law does not impose a statutory limit on the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit. However, landlords must return the security deposit within 21 days after the tenant vacates the premises. Deductions from the security deposit must be itemized and provided in writing to the tenant.</p>	Security Deposit Disclosure	Wisconsin law does not impose a statutory limit on the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit. However, landlords must return the security deposit within 21 days after the tenant vacates the premises. Deductions from the security deposit must be itemized and provided in writing to the tenant.
Flood Hazard Disclosure <p>West Virginia law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.</p>	Flood Hazard Disclosure	West Virginia law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.
Radon Disclosure <p>Wisconsin does not require radon disclosures.<br>However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.</p>	Radon Disclosure	Wisconsin does not require radon disclosures. However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.
Bed Bugs Disclosure <p>While Wisconsin law does not explicitly require landlords to disclose bed bug infestations, they are obligated to control infestations before a tenant moves in and to continue addressing infestations, except in single-family dwellings or when the infestation is caused by the tenant. Tenants should promptly notify landlords if they suspect a bed bug presence.</p>	Bed Bugs Disclosure	While Wisconsin law does not explicitly require landlords to disclose bed bug infestations, they are obligated to control infestations before a tenant moves in and to continue addressing infestations, except in single-family dwellings or when the infestation is caused by the tenant. Tenants should promptly notify landlords if they suspect a bed bug presence.

Disclosure

Landlord's Name and Address Landlords must disclose to tenants, in writing and before entering into a rental agreement, the name and address of the person or persons authorized to collect rent, manage, and maintain the premises, and who can readily be contacted by the tenant.

Landlord's Name and Address

Landlords must disclose to tenants, in writing and before entering into a rental agreement, the name and address of the person or persons authorized to collect rent, manage, and maintain the premises, and who can readily be contacted by the tenant.

Lead Paint - Know Presence Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.

Lead Paint - Know Presence

Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.

Lead Paint - No Know Presence Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.

Lead Paint - No Know Presence

Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.

Condition of the Premises Landlords are required to deliver the premises in a habitable condition, complying with applicable housing codes, and to maintain the property to ensure it remains safe and fit for occupancy throughout the tenancy.

Condition of the Premises

Landlords are required to deliver the premises in a habitable condition, complying with applicable housing codes, and to maintain the property to ensure it remains safe and fit for occupancy throughout the tenancy.

Late/Returned Fees Wisconsin law does not specify a maximum allowable late fee. However, any charges for late rent payments must be reasonable and clearly outlined in the rental agreement.

Late/Returned Fees

Wisconsin law does not specify a maximum allowable late fee. However, any charges for late rent payments must be reasonable and clearly outlined in the rental agreement.

Mold Disclosure Wisconsin law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.

Mold Disclosure

Wisconsin law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.

Non-Refundable Fees Landlords must clearly state any non-refundable fees in the rental agreement. This includes fees such as cleaning charges or pet fees. Transparency regarding these fees helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that tenants are fully informed about the financial obligations associated with the tenancy.

Non-Refundable Fees

Landlords must clearly state any non-refundable fees in the rental agreement. This includes fees such as cleaning charges or pet fees. Transparency regarding these fees helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that tenants are fully informed about the financial obligations associated with the tenancy.

Smoking Landlords are encouraged to specify smoking policies within the lease agreement, indicating whether smoking is permitted on the premises and, if so, any restrictions or designated areas.

Smoking

Landlords are encouraged to specify smoking policies within the lease agreement, indicating whether smoking is permitted on the premises and, if so, any restrictions or designated areas.

Security Deposit Disclosure Wisconsin law does not impose a statutory limit on the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit. However, landlords must return the security deposit within 21 days after the tenant vacates the premises. Deductions from the security deposit must be itemized and provided in writing to the tenant.

Security Deposit Disclosure

Wisconsin law does not impose a statutory limit on the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit. However, landlords must return the security deposit within 21 days after the tenant vacates the premises. Deductions from the security deposit must be itemized and provided in writing to the tenant.

Flood Hazard Disclosure West Virginia law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.

Flood Hazard Disclosure

West Virginia law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.

Radon Disclosure Wisconsin does not require radon disclosures. However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.

Radon Disclosure

Wisconsin does not require radon disclosures.
However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.

Bed Bugs Disclosure While Wisconsin law does not explicitly require landlords to disclose bed bug infestations, they are obligated to control infestations before a tenant moves in and to continue addressing infestations, except in single-family dwellings or when the infestation is caused by the tenant. Tenants should promptly notify landlords if they suspect a bed bug presence.

Bed Bugs Disclosure

While Wisconsin law does not explicitly require landlords to disclose bed bug infestations, they are obligated to control infestations before a tenant moves in and to continue addressing infestations, except in single-family dwellings or when the infestation is caused by the tenant. Tenants should promptly notify landlords if they suspect a bed bug presence.

Addenda

Federal law requires landlords of properties built before 1978 to disclose the presence of lead-based paint or related hazards. Wisconsin follows the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X), ensuring that tenants are fully aware of potential health risks associated with lead exposure.
Landlord Requirements:

Attach a completed lead-based paint disclosure form to the lease agreement.
Provide tenants with the EPA-approved pamphlet on lead hazards.
Disclose any known presence of lead-based paint or related hazards in the unit.

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